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Moor Fun Inflatables

Buckfastleigh Town Hall

Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall.  No need to book, just drop in.

Free

Forest and Nature Skills

Victoria Park Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom

Some games, mini den building and lighting cotton wool with fire steels! Suitable for all ages - children under 10 years must be accompanied.  Reserve your places here 

Free

Make your own Juggling Balls

Victoria Park Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom

Another chance to make a set of juggling balls and learn to juggle with them!  Other circus skills may also be available! Led by Tom Parker Minimum age 5 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  Reserve a place here 

Free

Weave Some Magic!

Victoria Park Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom

Try your hand at twiddling twigs, working with willow and textured strands. Make a willow wand, rainbow fish or a colourful heart. Led by Vimmy Vatish Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.  Reserve your place here  

Free

Water Babies – Family Workshop in Buckfastleigh Library

Buckfastleigh Library Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, United Kingdom

Make your own annoying instruments.  Begins with a short reading from Water Babies.  Part of Devon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge.  Reserve a place here.

Free

Illustration and Manga

The Bungalow, Victoria Park Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, England

Come and have a go at this workshop inspired by Studio Gibley’s animations. Create cunning creatures & people, learn new drawing skills, illustration ideas and character cut outs. Led by Cara Roxanne. Minimum age 10 years.  No need to book - just drop in.

Free

Origami Workshop

Buckfastleigh Library Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, United Kingdom

Learn the art of origami (paper folding) Two hour-long workshops, limited to 10 children in each.  Minimum age 7 years Book your places here for 10 am workshop or here for 11 am workshop

Free

Volcanoes All Around Us

William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh

Explore the area of Pengelly Caves to see the evidence of volcanoes, make your own and watch a demonstration. A bit messy so wear suitable clothing.  Bring a packed lunch. Suitable for age 10 years and over.  Reserve your place here  

Free

Learn Filmmaking – 2-day workshop – NOW FULL

The Bungalow, Victoria Park Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, England

SORRY THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL This summer, take part in a two day film workshop with local filmmaker Will Halfacre. Day one will be all about planning the film...what does a producer do, what is the storyline, finding the right props, learning to use the camera. Day two the team will film their story […]

Free

Fairy and Wizard Lanterns

Buckfastleigh Town Hall

Make your own glowing fairy or wizard jar - a magical light to take home and light up a special place. Led by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts Minimum age 3 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  Reserve your place here

Free